Ingredients
1 rotisserie chicken (approx. 3 lbs),
12 oz fettuccine pasta,
1/3 cup unsalted butter,
2 tbsp olive oil,
4 cloves garlic (minced),
2 tbsp Cajun seasoning,
1 1/2 cups heavy cream,
1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese,
1 red bell pepper (sliced into thin strips),
salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Boil fettuccine pasta until al dente (7-9 minutes)
Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a pan over medium heat
Sauté minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant
Add remaining 1 tbsp butter and 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
Whisk in heavy cream and let simmer gently for 5 minutes
Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until sauce thickens
Shred rotisserie chicken and toss with cooked pasta in sauce
Fold in red bell pepper and 1 tbsp butter
Season with salt and black pepper to taste
Serve immediately
Notes
Use chicken thighs and breasts for more flavor.
Optional: Add peas or mushrooms for extra veggies.
Adjust heat by increasing/decreasing Cajun seasoning.
Leftovers freeze well up to 3 days in airtight containers.
Use homemade cooked chicken if preferred (bake at 375°F for 25 minutes) but will increase total time by 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Quick Chicken
- Method: Stir-frying and Boiling
- Cuisine: American Cajun
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1 1/2 cups)
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 5000mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg